Well, I think we all know this day has been coming. Sadly, it’s finally arrived. I am serious, and don’t call me Shirley.

I started this blog with a joke. Back in 2004, I thought blogs were stupid. Why would anyone want to read someone else’s diary. I don’t care what you had for lunch or what the doctor said about the growth on your butt. But, as it turned out, blogging was a great creative outlet for me. And it helped my family and friends keep up with me since I am notorious for not staying in touch.

But now, with the advent of social media, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, I’ve got more creative outlets than I can keep up with! Surely You’re Not Serious has become the low hanging fruit at a time when I need to trim. I just don’t have time to maintain it. And it’s purpose has been largely replaced.

I’m not going to delete anything. Lordy! There’s way too much comedy gold here to throw anything away. But, I will not be updating for the foreseeable future. Let’s call it an indefinite hiatus. But, if you have a fever and the only cure is more Trint, just follow me on Twitter and YouTube. (I’m pretty stingy with my Facebook friend list. So, let’s just pretend that doesn’t exist and avoid all the tears and feelings of rejection.)

http://Twitter.com/trint99
http://YouTube.com/trint99

It’s been a great run, and I’ve had a blast. And who knows?! Maybe Twitter make me mad enough to quit and come back here! Yeah… I know. You’re right.

So, it’s only fitting to end my run with one final White Board Quip of the Week (#230):

So long, and thanks for all the fish!

That’s all I have to say about that.

I have no idea where I found this quip about Facebook. But considering the recent and frightening studies about internet and social media addiction, comparing it to jail seems apropos.

Facebook is just like jail. You waste time writing on walls and getting poked by people you don’t know.

Speaking of which… (stands and adjusts name tag) Hello. My name is Trint, and I just spent the last half hour going through over 200 previous blog posts to make sure I had the correct number of White Board Quips. (Group responds, “Hi Trint.”) But I’m totally glad I did because it turns out I was way off! (Group leader makes a note to increase my meds.)

It’s been a while. I know. So, you should be very excited to discover the first white board quip of 2012!

If Dracula can’t see his reflection in the mirror, how come his hair is always so neatly combed?
-Steven Wright

Saw this on quickmeme today. I LOLed.

Are birds really singing? Or are they screaming because they’re afraid of heights?

Today’s white board quip comes from that wealth of wisdom and humor, Dilbert. I can’t tell you how many conversations I’ve had that could best have been ended with this statement.

Is it ok if I just stare at you in disbelief?
– Dilbert

Wow, all these jokes! I’d better post something more serious to keep this blog balanced. NAH!

I lost a buttonhole today.
-Steven Wright

Inspired by my latest YouTube subscription: Sixty Symbols.

If the universe is expanding, why can’t I find a parking space?

It also makes me want to hum along with Monty Python.

In honor of purchasing my first laptop for myself this weekend…

Where does your lap go when you stand up?

The next time someone asks me how I’m feeling, I’m totally using this!

They took my mood ring! I don’t know how I feel about that.
-Tracy Jordan (30 Rock)

Working from a home office certainly has its perks, but until you’ve actually done it, you may not recognize the many pitfalls. This week’s white board quip is from my full-time-work-from-home friend, Randypants to explain his … ahem … apparent distance from societal norm.

I’m often in my basement and the noise of the usual is deadened by concrete and the internet.